Happy fall! As the season starts to change, we look forward to working in the woods in the cooler weather. Hope to see you!
- Wednesday September 10, 4:00 - 5:30. We will remove knotweed in the North Section. Meet on Gulf Rd at the Park's north end. Tools: Shovels, loppers, hand pruners.
- Sunday September 14, 10:30 - noon. We will stake logs and temporary fences to stem erosion in the Center Section. Meet at Beechwood Loop. Tools: hammer for wood stakes. We will provide other tools.
- Thursday September 25, 1:30 - 3:00. South Section invasive plant control. Details TBC.
- Saturday October 4, 10:30 - noon. Project TBC
- Wednesday October 15, 1:30-3:00. Project TBC
Here’s some general information about Park-keeping.
• You are welcome to drop-in for all or part of the event. That said, if you think you can come please let me know—it helps with the planning.
• The intensity of the work varies within each event, unless otherwise noted. You can choose whether you want lighter or heavier work!
• We strongly recommend the application of an EPA approved-repellent.
• We recommend you wear long pants and closed-toe shoes, and bring water.
• We can provide gloves and tools, although it helps if you can bring some.
• We can provide tools, if you’d like to bring your own we will use: pruners, loppers, weeders.
• For updates, including work site maps and weather-related changes, visit our web and FB pages.
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